Somalia: Six jailed for 'pirate ransom' cash-16 and 10 yr sentence...
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Somalia: Six jailed for 'pirate ransom' cash-16 and 10 yr sentence...
...could this be the crew of the impounded craft in Mogadishu on 24th may? Check story on BBC here:
BBC News - Somalia: Six jailed for 'pirate ransom' cash
BBC News - Somalia: Six jailed for 'pirate ransom' cash
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Yes, this is definitely the same as the Mogadishu impounding thread I posted a few weeks ago.
The Transitional Govt of Somalia has sentenced the pilots to US$10,000 each and ten years in prison, and the ransom cash handlers to US$15,000 fine and 15 years in prison. However, there's also strong speculation that with more negotiation the prison sentences might be waived in exchange for a larger fine. I sincerely hope so!! I would not wish that sentence on anyone. There are few places in this world worse to be than in a prison in Mogadishu. However rumours are that they are actually being held in the UN camp as there isn't really a functioning prison (whatever that is) in Mog.
Ransom handlers were Andrew Oakes and Alex James. Crew was Matt Brown, Potgeiter Jnr and Alaster Davidson(?) and Rob Andrews son went along as security apparently.
Ransom money and aircraft have been confiscated by the Somali Govt too!! Ouch!
The Transitional Govt of Somalia has sentenced the pilots to US$10,000 each and ten years in prison, and the ransom cash handlers to US$15,000 fine and 15 years in prison. However, there's also strong speculation that with more negotiation the prison sentences might be waived in exchange for a larger fine. I sincerely hope so!! I would not wish that sentence on anyone. There are few places in this world worse to be than in a prison in Mogadishu. However rumours are that they are actually being held in the UN camp as there isn't really a functioning prison (whatever that is) in Mog.
Ransom handlers were Andrew Oakes and Alex James. Crew was Matt Brown, Potgeiter Jnr and Alaster Davidson(?) and Rob Andrews son went along as security apparently.
Ransom money and aircraft have been confiscated by the Somali Govt too!! Ouch!
